Nice job Robert, to think when I was a kid we used to drink unfiltered cistern water all the time. I see the charcoal your using is loose charcoal. Anyone watching your video will want to use loose charcoal too. Charcoal brickets use cornstarch as a binding agent to give the brickets shape. I would think the starch of brickets would create problems with bacteria and be less effective of a filter...

@klerobi1

Жыл бұрын

Briquettes are not OK, it must be charcoal only. Thanks 🙂

@marioandreanthonisen8787

Жыл бұрын

Ä

@stevesantiago9660

Жыл бұрын

I lived in Bermuda for 5 years, no municiple water system only rainwater collected off the roof into a cistern built under the house. With this setup bacteria are a given. Charcoal will only change the taste but do nothing for the bacteria or the algae that will grow. Adding a layer of diatomaceous earth to the filter and black lights to the cistern will greatly improve the quality of his water.

@AutoNomades

Жыл бұрын

@@stevesantiago9660 Good to know ! What role plays diatomaceous earth ?

The cistern is so full, and your filter build is as always very smart.

@klerobi1

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Tommie 👍🙂

@theoldmanreed8818

Жыл бұрын

Is that activated charcoal being used.? I heard it needs to be.

Wow!!! Robert you are so smart in using and choosing yourmaterials. And so easy to make. Beats a rainbarrel. I am going to save your video. Can come in handy in the near future. Thank you for sharing. Greetings from the Netherlands😉

@klerobi1

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching Vivian 🙂👍

Very nice - great to have a filter you can build and maintain yourself! On your water heating, some people use extra electricity to warm water in a small tank. Once the batteries are full ,some inverters can send power to a dump load, which could be hooked up to a DC heating coil in a small water tank. You can even use a standard electric water heater and replace the regular AC heating coil with a low-power DC coil.

@klerobi1

Жыл бұрын

That sounds very good, thank you 🙂👍

Harvesting rain water is in my book as well , thank you for sharing awesome information that’s spot on

@klerobi1

Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome 🙂👍

Very practical. Thanks for sharing.

@klerobi1

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! 🙂👍

Great video I love your enthusiasm at the end and your English is fairly good I subscribed because of this video because I want to see the rest of your filtration system. Thank you for this. Good blessings to you 🙏🏽

@klerobi1

Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you! Yes, I have to build an internal filter

@WiKiTWoNKa

Жыл бұрын

@@klerobi1 I am looking forward to a video on the internal filtration system

Another great project!!! Keep up the good work!!!

@klerobi1

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Chandra! 🙂

Robert, these are really great videos you are making, something simply made is making your living so much better each week, thank you so much for sharing, i wish you all the success with your future projects. thank you Sir.

@klerobi1

Жыл бұрын

Glad you like them! Thank you 🙂👍

I like the way you poured water out of a bottle of wine. Love it!

@klerobi1

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊

simple solution for useful and pretty project! you're awesome!!!

@klerobi1

Жыл бұрын

Glad you like it! 🙂👍

Nice ! To keep the water a bit alife and cleaner in the tank, you can put an air bubbler inside, the same one for fish tanks, it works great !

@klerobi1

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip 🙂👍

@thecarnivorecanoe5167

Жыл бұрын

Yes! And solar powered too

@klerobi1

Жыл бұрын

Here is my solar system kzread.info/dash/bejne/i2uBzKh6qajKedY.html

I just bought my property in Portugal, am going harvest any rain I get in winter to help with the summer droughts. I have town water but intend to filter and reuse for my garden. I have mountain water fountains all around my town thankfully for drinking. I am on grid which helps with the initial moving in and construction and creating off grid systems. I like how simple you make things. 05.16 minutes....wasn't expecting that🙈, but thanks for the show was just enough to brighten my morning! Good luck with the project, Robert. Subscribed.

@klerobi1

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Melissa, yes, this is the first filter before the water enters the water tank. If you haven't seen it, this is the next filter before the water enters the house's water system. kzread.info/dash/bejne/iXht2KNulJmzlso.html I wish you the best of luck with your renovation 👍🙂

Robert, your English is very good. Your work is innovative and you should be happy with the job you did.

@klerobi1

Жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙂

wunderbar 👍 vielen Dank so möchte ich es für mein Außenbad auch machen

@klerobi1

Жыл бұрын

Ja super 🙂👍

Wow, I love your channel and it unique atmosphere ❤️

@klerobi1

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Anna! 🙂

Great VIDEO! I learned a lot. great idea the pre filter

@klerobi1

Жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it!

Inspiring to watch Sir! I will do that in the farm.

@klerobi1

Жыл бұрын

You can do it!

You're editing skills are great, too! Edit: new subscriber, thanks!

@klerobi1

Жыл бұрын

Oh thank you!

Very good work👍

@klerobi1

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much

Great prefilter

Fantastic ideas.

@klerobi1

Жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

Fantastic!

Great video 👍. It has given me great ideas to do my own.

@klerobi1

Жыл бұрын

Great to hear!

Good job friend 👍

Great job! Thanks

@klerobi1

4 ай бұрын

Thank you too!

Very nice Robert.. 👍😀

@klerobi1

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the visit 🙂

You charged the charcoal first.....now I know you're smart. 😆😃👊🤘🙏 I just discussed this a month ago with friends and you have done it very well!! New sub. Thank you!

@klerobi1

Жыл бұрын

And where are more videos on your channel? It has to be one a week 🙂👍

@thecarnivorecanoe5167

Жыл бұрын

@@klerobi1 Hi Robert! I'm building off grid....working full time....raising an adopted little girl of 4.5 years and trying to stay sane...😆 I just bought older canoe and I'm repainting and getting it ready for cooking videos. If all goes well I'll have a few videos up by end of the month. Thank you!!🙏😃

@klerobi1

Жыл бұрын

Ok, let me know, I'd like to see what will happen

Awesome!

Bonjour Robert , very good work , congratulations ( i see of France)

@klerobi1

Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you! Merci 👍🙂

Интересно) спасибо 👍🏻

@klerobi1

Жыл бұрын

👍🙂

Thanks for the Great video

@klerobi1

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

Thanks!

@klerobi1

Жыл бұрын

Really thank you so much for that 🙂

Robert I know that your very busy but you need to look into starting some merchandise.... T-shirt mugs with your saying that we've all come to know & love GUYS CATCH YOU LATER.. WOO HOO!!. 😃

@klerobi1

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Gary. Yes, I need to think about how that works 🙂👍

Job's a good'n! Tasty bit of DIY. 👍

@klerobi1

Жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

Excellent!

@klerobi1

Жыл бұрын

Many thanks!

Thank you! 😎👍🏻

@klerobi1

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

Nice!

@klerobi1

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers! 🙂

Thanks for sharing

@klerobi1

Жыл бұрын

My pleasure

Love the water system. Tigers are good to have Lol.

@klerobi1

Жыл бұрын

Haha, yes. Thank you Marie 🙂👍😼

🎉 great job

@klerobi1

2 күн бұрын

Thanks! 😊

Mais um inscrito, aqui do Brasil 😉👍

@klerobi1

Жыл бұрын

Muchas gracias Brasil 🙂👍

Great video, very informative. Your sound reminds me of my Grandma from Morava and Praha...are you Czech too? Dekuju if yes.

Very beautiful

@klerobi1

Жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍🙂

Thank you

@klerobi1

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome

This is a smart build. Can mice get into the filter box by squeezing past the drain pipes? They do get thirsty too. A decomposing mouse wouldn't be good for water. I like your wine tasting bench and table. Looks to be on the cool side of your home.

@klerobi1

Жыл бұрын

The mouse would probably have a hard time getting to the filter because it would have been hunted by my two tigers sooner 😺🙀 yes, the bench is on the east side of the house. Thanks 🙂

And here goes the subscription ☘️

@klerobi1

Жыл бұрын

Thanks 🙂👍

Thank you for filling in the blanks

@klerobi1

Жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙂

Many rainwater harvesting systems use a first flush system. It is a downpipe capped on the bottom, located on each gutter located just before the downpipe that leads to your filter. These extra downpipe catches the initial flow of water that contains most of the debris from the roof and the gutter, just several liters. It is the dirtiest water. Once these downpipes are full, the rest of the rainwater flows past it to your existing downspouts to the filter. The extra downpipes have a small hole to drain slowly during and after the storms. It also has a cleanout cap that is removed to empty the debris whenever needed, which should not be very often. If you wanted to add this, your filter would last a little longer between maintenance since the initial dirty water would be diverted. I imagine you are already aware of this, but just in case I thought it was worth mentioning. Also it is good to add a piece of 5mm metal mesh to prevent leaves and rodents from getting trapped in the downspouts. My system holds 64 thousand liters but is only agricultural grade water. Thank you for showing your system!

@klerobi1

Жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙂👍

This video is very lenth

@klerobi1

Жыл бұрын

👍

Nice job

@klerobi1

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Thank You

@klerobi1

Жыл бұрын

Welcome!

Nicely done. 👌👍. I'm surprised you didn't use any sand. Sand works really good but it takes a little bit longer to filter then what you have an you said it's not drinking water so I kinda get why you didn't use any sand. Again nicely done.

@klerobi1

Жыл бұрын

I'm going to make one more filter in the cellar. There I will use sand and stones as well as charcoal, this one will be for drinking water

@davidhawkins847

Жыл бұрын

I was thinking there may be a filtration speed issue depending on how much rain falls, but I think you're right. With no sand and the charcoal being loose instead of packed it may not be an issue. Still, if your rains are heavy enough you may want to consider adding an overflow diverter to move the extra water away from the house and footings.

Very nice bro,,,,, greeting from india 💥👍✌💯💪🎯

@klerobi1

Жыл бұрын

Thanks and welcome

My Friend.. Estou inscrito no seu Canal... Muito bacana seus vídeo...

@klerobi1

Жыл бұрын

Muchas gracias amigo 🙂👍

@alanzanotti

Жыл бұрын

@@klerobi1 Tamos Juntos..

I know for water purification it's used activated charcoal not simply barbecue charcoal, it's that working? I would like to suggest you +1 filter, sand filter, sand stop many bacteria's and purificate

@klerobi1

Жыл бұрын

👍

@theresalogsdon765

Жыл бұрын

And Hardwood Charcoal not the Standard Charcoal,

Check out the “first flush” system im sure they make it in you part of the world. It collect the initial runoff material and easier to clean out in addition to what you have.

@klerobi1

Жыл бұрын

👍🙂

Actually great ASMR video too 🤣

@klerobi1

Жыл бұрын

👍

If you have heavy rain showers that last for hrs or even days this is totally underdimensioned and would need maintenance (cleaning off the leaves) during the rain. I build a smililar one but the is an basin between drain and filter which could contain 12 000 litres so the fultervqill not overflow and damage the building

@klerobi1

Жыл бұрын

We had storms like that when I was little, Unfortunately, the weather has changed a lot, last winter it rained only a few times. It will work ok for me, yes, but it all depends on where we live... 🙂👍

@steffenrosmus9177

Жыл бұрын

@@klerobi1 seems you live somewhere in the Alps, France?

@klerobi1

Жыл бұрын

@@steffenrosmus9177 In the middle of the hills, Haloze, Slovenia

Interesting. God bless

@klerobi1

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching 👍

Nice one bro, this one is for the books I'm encourage and try to build one myself We have no charcoal here (my location is near the port area in another country) however there are lots of mineral coal (used in production of cement in kiln) left by the delivery dump trucks. Could this be used instead? Thanks for your time. I look forward for your kind reply. yours truly, Third world June

@klerobi1

10 ай бұрын

Yes, of course, this is the first filter, then you need one when you clean the water before it goes into the house system kzread.info/dash/bejne/ppt6ktFynsK5npc.html And right now I'm rebuilding this filter because I made some mistakes. The new video will now be this Sunday 👍🙂

Спасибо! Класс!

@klerobi1

Жыл бұрын

👍

i envy you. life is so simple

Genial👍🤣

@klerobi1

Жыл бұрын

👍🙂

I like the circular saw. I never seen one in USA. I wish I could have one. maybe I have to make one.

@klerobi1

10 ай бұрын

👍🙂

Sehr schön! Aboniert

@klerobi1

Жыл бұрын

Thanks 🙂

Simple works.

@klerobi1

Жыл бұрын

Yes it does!

@ThomasLeonard454

Жыл бұрын

@@klerobi1 My only question, would making charcoal much finer make for even better filter. I don't discount what has been done here. I am just suggesting that if someone wanted the water filtered even better would that be 1 step for cleaner water. I use RO that has no waste water but it requires pressure to work.

@klerobi1

Жыл бұрын

@@ThomasLeonard454 Yes, it would be better

Привет!) Я подписался) смотрю!) Мира и добра!)

@klerobi1

Жыл бұрын

👍🙂

Activated charcoal is the ideal water filter because it removes toxins from the water without stripping the water of salts and important minerals.

🙏v nice 👍

@klerobi1

Жыл бұрын

👍🙂

We need rain! Sincerely, Az

@klerobi1

Жыл бұрын

Yes, the weather is changing

Please test for lead that could be leaching from all that old metal.

@klerobi1

Жыл бұрын

Yes, thank you 🙂👍

Awesome, as usual . Thanks for sharing with us !! By the way....I'd love to contribute, but canceled my paypal account a long time ago because they have security risks. Wish so badly you would add a patreon account !!

@klerobi1

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for that Teresa! I’m going to add Patreon now, but I need to figure out how it works first 🙂👍

What does the charcoal do if it is that loose and not more complicated

@klerobi1

Жыл бұрын

It still works, it pulls the bad stuff out of the water, and just like with gravel, micro-organisms settle in between the charcoal

Nice work! If you add silver and copper to the tank it will kill bacteria and algae.

@123jbeful

Жыл бұрын

At the end of the downspouts you could add stockings or socks to catch the bigger debris

@klerobi1

Жыл бұрын

Ok, thank you

Great job . Now. You just need one of the 5 vl tank less hot water heater. Propane gas one less then 200 usa dollars

@klerobi1

Жыл бұрын

I first thought of such a heater. But I saw a faucet with a built-in electric heater from a neighbor and it costs only € 50. Maybe this is the right solution now that I have free electricity 🙂

Great video Robert, how do we sent to contribute to your home repairs, I enjoy being part of your UTUBE FAMILY

@klerobi1

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Diana! What would you like to send to me? 🙂👍

That is a Good Way to filter water, however you need to use Charcoal that is from Wood. HARDWOOD CHARCOAl or ACTIVATED CHARCOAL.not the Standard Charcoal for Griiling to clean water. I am not Saying to use this Brand but it is the only Brand I know, ROYAL OAK HARDWIOD CHARCOAL, this type of Charcoal. Look it up before you use Regular Grilling Charcoal.

@klerobi1

Жыл бұрын

🙂👍

@omariomariomario1194

Жыл бұрын

@@klerobi1 that looks like hardwood charcoal. Not the manufactured pressed kind.

@klerobi1

Жыл бұрын

@@omariomariomario1194 Yes, this charcoal is made from hardwood. They are not compressed briquettes

What are your thoughts about using reed beds to filter water?

@klerobi1

Жыл бұрын

I am not familiar with this filtering

@tillykelp6340

Жыл бұрын

@@klerobi1 Good for filtering waste water instead of discharging it untreated.

What are the blue mesh filters. Where could I purchase them

@klerobi1

Жыл бұрын

They are from a local pond store. Search filter sponge for ponds.

Maybe a first flush system before your rain water goes into the tank 😊

@Jamiek485

Ай бұрын

I think that’s why he rinsed the charcoal first.

Great idea but you have to replace the charcoal before it gets full of bacteria or it will let it all go at once.

@klerobi1

Жыл бұрын

👍

Ciao grande lavoro. Vorrei provare a fare la stessa cosa. Potresti dirmi gentilmente la spugna blù dove l'hai comprata e di che materiale è fatta? In attesa di una tua risposta ti saluto.

@klerobi1

Жыл бұрын

I bought it from a local pond store, it is a pond filter sponge🙂

It's a great idea and system, I just don't understand why you cemented the bucket in. Avoiding dirty water from leaking around the edges could've been avoided with some kind of plastic mat or just glueing/welding an edge to the bucket at the right height. Because once it's cemented, you have to scoop the charcoal out when it needs to be replaced, instead of just turning the bucket upside down and the waste site.

@klerobi1

Жыл бұрын

👍

Youre very funny 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣✌✌✌✌

@klerobi1

Жыл бұрын

👍

what is this blue one for water filter?

@klerobi1

Жыл бұрын

this is filter material for ponds, it prevents leaves from the roof from entering the filter

I wish our homes had a cistern for water.

@klerobi1

Жыл бұрын

That would be correct

To make activated charcoal you need to soak the charcoal in calcium chloride and water in a 1:3 ratio or use either 1/3 cup (310 ml) of bleach or 1/3 cup (310 ml) of lemon juice instead of the calcium chloride solution then allow to dry then cook the charcoal for 3 hours to activate it.before using it.

@klerobi1

Жыл бұрын

👍

@triedzidono

Жыл бұрын

yes, but that would be medical quality fit for toxin absorption & overkill for a pre-filter & require a tort. But interesting idea none the less

If charcoal is soaked u have to activated with lime

You need pool sand. That rainwater is pretty well distilled you need to filter out not saturated minerals but sediments in the water. I really see no need for the charcoal. And charcoal make your own that shit has additives. If you need charcoal to filter your rainwater I do not understand how your trees are green. Simple sand or DE powder will filter that water drinkable.

@klerobi1

Жыл бұрын

🙂👍

You need to stop all that debris from getting into the gutter.

@klerobi1

Жыл бұрын

Yes 👍

You might want to put a screen over your gutter system to keep debris out of it.

@klerobi1

Жыл бұрын

Yes, that would be great

Put a piece of old copper pipe in the holding tank to control bacteria or some silver coins if your rich 😄

@klerobi1

Жыл бұрын

😬 Thanks

ROOFS WITH SINGLES CAN B BAD FOR DRINKING BUT GOOD FOR GARDEN. U MUST FILTER IF U PLAN ON DRINKING & THEN I WOULD FILTER AT LEAST TWICE. SORRY ALL CAPS CAN'T C SMALL LETTERS ON KEYBOARD

@klerobi1

Жыл бұрын

The roof is made of brick tiles. Yes, one big filter comes in the cellar

Für Afrika hat irgenein Startup nen Filter aus Eimern mit Deckel vorgeschlagen. Löcher in Deckel und Boden und Filtrate im Eimer einfach übereinander stellen.

@klerobi1

Жыл бұрын

👍

What are you drinking?

@klerobi1

Жыл бұрын

I buy water to drink

They made it illegal in my state to harvest rain water. Just because it's free water .

@klerobi1

Жыл бұрын

Not ok 😕

А какой смысл делать квадратную чашу, если фильтр будет работать только скраю этой чаши ?

@klerobi1

Жыл бұрын

I do not understand 🤔

Rain water isn't ok for drink, minerals and salts are missing... Yes it's clear and nice but not for living body 😁 it's OK for plants and washing 👍

@klerobi1

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips!

@leighcecil3322

Жыл бұрын

I live in Australia...tank water is ok when you're thristy.. you can get nutrients from your food mineral salts ECT..if you want good drinking water.. drink coconut water. It's better than town water 💦

Salve rispetto agli elementi chimici disciolto non credo questo filtro sia tanto efficace,probabilmente tratterrà parti fisiche di discreta grandezza per rendere meno torbida l'acqua raccolta ovvio che non cambia l'uso che può essere fatto dell'acqua piovana! Con le attuali condizioni dell!'atmosfera si dovrebbe essere cauti anche ad innaffiare senza prima verificato la qualità dell'acqua! E/o acidità nello stabilimento dove lavoravo furono create diverse vasche per lo stoccaggio e smaltimento dell'acqua piovana! Fu anche prevista una vasca di prima pioggia fatta per trattenere e decantare l'acqua di prima pioggia vi era poi una vasca che più in generale tratteneva e decantata le acque piovane raccolte daitetti e dai piazzali scoprii così che esiste una precisa norma per il trattamento ottimale delle acque piovane pur non prevedendo nessu repiego nel caso specifico veniva trattarla prima di scaricarla in fogna o in mare! L' area confinava col mare e in tal caso si richiede di non scaricare direttamente l'acqua piovana im mare! Se penso chevsolob 50/60 anni fa l'acqua delle grondaie era considerata buona per tutti gli usi e la si racoglieva in cisterne dalle qual si attingeva per gli usi domestici e forse la si utilizzava anche per bere !

@klerobi1

Жыл бұрын

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